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Directions To Seattle Children’s Museum:

We are located at Seattle Center – right under the Space Needle on the lower level of the Armory Building. Access doors are located on both the lower and main floors of the building. Seattle Children’s Museum is accessible via stairwell, elevator, or ramp depending on which building entry you use.

For further directions, please utilize the wayfinding pylons and directories located throughout Seattle Center campus or call our Front Desk at (206) 441-1768.

Our address is:

305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109

GPS NOTE: Mapping our address shows Seattle Center in general, not our exact location. Park on the street or in any Seattle Center garage, then follow signs for the Armory. We’re on the lower level, with entrances on all four sides.

SpotHero | SCM Partnership

Seattle Children’s Museum is now partnering with SpotHero to make parking simple and stress-free. Reserve convenient, affordable parking near Seattle Center before your visit and head straight into a day of play. 

To reserve your parking spot, visit The Seattle Children’s Museum’s SpotHero Parking Page.

Additional Parking Information:

Metered and un-metered street parking is available around Seattle Center. Paid parking is also available in the Seattle Center lots surrounding the campus. Pricing depends on the day and may be affected by special events at Seattle Center and/or Climate Pledge Arena. We encourage all visitors prior to arrival to check area event calendars and plan your getting to the museum accordingly.

Try Transit Free with King County Metro 

Seattle Children’s Museum is partnering with King County Metro to make your visit even easier—and greener! For a limited time, adult visitors can receive free transit fare on King County Metro buses, Link Light Rail, and other eligible transit services* while supplies last.

This offer provides 600 points (a $6 value) in the Transit GO Ticket App, enough to cover a round-trip ride on Metro buses or Link Light Rail. Limit one per customer.

How to Claim Your Transit Credit:

  1. Purchase your museum ticket at least 24 hours before your visit.

  2. Download the Transit GO Ticket App.

  3. Check your confirmation email for a link to claim your transit code.

  4. Open the link to add 600 points to your Rewards balance.

  5. Redeem your points in the app for Metro or Light Rail tickets.

  6. Activate your ticket right before boarding.

*Please note: this offer does not cover Monorail fare.

About Public Transportation Options

Sound Transit Link Light Rail

A light rail rapid transit system serving the Seattle metropolitan area.

Seattle Monorail

Running between Seattle Center and Westlake Center in Downtown Seattle with no intermediate stops.